dwarf fortress help

[gonzo20]

hey peoples i just downloaded dwarf fortress and im really struggling so i just wanna ask for some help with fortress mode and adventure mode, i got the lazy newb mode so i can tell what im actually looking at so if you have any advice, please post

 

[LoFr3Eq]

http://lmgtfy.com/?q=Dwarf+fortress+help

you're welcome?

 

[gonzo20]

lol thanks for showing me my laziness but i just want some personal advice from people on the escapist

 

[TheYellowCellPhone]

i just want some personal advice from people on the escapist

Personal advice: Read this.

The Complete and Utter Newby Tutorial for Dwarf Fortress

 

[Llil]

I found this video tutorial really helpful: [link]http://www.youtube.com/user/captnduck#p/c/5A3D7682BDD48FC2/0/koZUS2h-Yzc[/link]
He's using the guybrush font, which I like a lot, and it makes the game easier to play (for me at least).
It can be found here: [link]http://df.magmawiki.com/index.php/Tileset_repository#Guybrush[/link]

That video tutorial is a great way to get started. Also make sure to bookmark the DF wiki.

 

[Vibhor]

You should have tried the dwarf fortress forums. The escapist just isn't assimilated yet.

Oh, and could you be a little more specific with the problem you are having?
If its some where on the lines of "I can't understand a damn thing" then heres a hint, Press 'd'